Santa Cruz / VA Vintage Artist / 2015 / Guitar For Sale

Santa Cruz VA Vintage Arist from 2015. Doc Watson, who owned the prototype of the Vintage Artist, said, “This is the Dreadnought I’ve been looking for all my life.” In 1991, Richard Hoover collaborated with vintage experts to identify the most desirable qualities of the iconic Pre-War D-18. Maestro Watson’s contributions to the concept were born of an appreciation of the clarity of Mahogany’s tone and his requirements for playability. At the time, Doc had put as many hours into Rockabilly on a Les Paul as he had on the Dreadnought. His lack of preoccupation with a particular vintage model played perfectly with SCGC’s philosophy to ‘combine, not copy.’ After Doc’s test pilot duties on the prototype, he offered this thoughtful testimonial: “Son, what do I have to do to keep this guitar?”
SCGC presents this instrument as the tonal equal and technical superior to the most respected Pre-War guitars. To achieve the characteristic EQ and tone of the legendary Doc Watson, aka ‘the Vintage Artist,’ this instrument features an advanced, scalloped X-bracing for powerful bass, complemented by the clear tone and definition of master grade Mahogany. A masterful instrument, both in looks, sound and fit&finish. This pre-loved Vintage Artist has been upgraded with the renowned LR Baggs Anthem pickup. Condition is excellent; Very clean with some angelhair signs of use and playwear and several shallow and small dings in the finish. Includes original hardshell case.
Specifications
Body Shape:
Dreadnought
Finish:
Natural
Body Material:
Solid Mastergrade Mahogany
Top Material:
Solid Sitka Spruce
Lefty
No
Body Details:
Scalloped/Advanced X bracing, tortoise pickguard, ivoroid body bindings, herringbone top trim, multi-ply rosette
Neck Material:
Mahogany
Neck Profile:
V with volute
Fingerboard Material:
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:
16”
Neck Details:
Pearloid 'Dot' inlays, multi-ply fingerboard and headstock bindings, rosewood headstock overlay, pearl SCGC headstock inlay
Nutwidth:
44 mm - 1 3/4"
Scale Length:
645 mm - 25 3/8"
String spacing:
56.5 mm - 2 1/4"
Bridge:
Ebony
Tuners:
Waverly
Pickup
LR Baggs Anthem
Condition:
Excellent
Cosmetic Condition:
Very clean with some angelhair signs of use and playwear and several shallow and small dings in the finish
Modifications/, Repairs:
LR Baggs Anthem installed
Tech Notes:
None
Travels in:
Original hardshell case
Accessories:
None

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